tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post7807265545270792676..comments2024-01-16T04:04:41.045-05:00Comments on Someday I'll Sleep Autism Blogs: In Search of a New Class...Cammie Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07137080807945525006noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-77569456716616109052011-11-25T19:07:08.570-05:002011-11-25T19:07:08.570-05:00Like Dr. Laura says, Moms are the best teachers fo...Like Dr. Laura says, Moms are the best teachers for toddlers.Lisa Ann Homic, M.Ed. D.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17036345253758425065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-78922432300982950622011-11-21T09:11:21.229-05:002011-11-21T09:11:21.229-05:00Poor Sadie! We were very blessed to find a dance s...Poor Sadie! We were very blessed to find a dance school where the owner really does emphasize the fun in dancing. She wants them to have a good time and you often hear giggles from the room while they practice. Our first year was hard because our daughter is very energetic and had a hard time sitting still but she does great now! And I agree, the adorable factor with the 3 year old dances at the recital every year is watching them stand there with hands in their mouths, doing every dance step 5 seconds late and waving shyly at mom and dad! At this age it shouldn't be about perfection! I hope you'll be able to find a new school that she likes!The Fischer Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189269863868510964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-68975435667624726362011-11-20T20:58:01.275-05:002011-11-20T20:58:01.275-05:00That's so disappointing. Do you know Ruth from...That's so disappointing. Do you know Ruth from Philothea? I think she teaches ballet classes to that age group; I could give you her info if you want. I don't think she has quite such unrealistic expectations for 3 year olds!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714449213406057138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-33171251043201399392011-11-20T02:01:24.445-05:002011-11-20T02:01:24.445-05:00This is pretty much why we don't put the kids ...This is pretty much why we don't put the kids in anything organized until they are a little older. And when they do get older, life gets competitive pretty fast. Those first years are a really nice time just to be mama's buddy. :) It's also a good way to make sure that some ridiculous adult doesn't make my preschooler feel naughty for being the way God made her.melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677295427283294982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-76510941929313609142011-11-19T19:27:21.816-05:002011-11-19T19:27:21.816-05:00Oh, I just looked at your YMCA and I'm not ver...Oh, I just looked at your YMCA and I'm not very impressed. Ours has lots of great activities and even a homeschooling program for art, dance, and PE electives.The.Baroness.Von.Korfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785486185254181483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-34159915522334665412011-11-19T19:04:44.509-05:002011-11-19T19:04:44.509-05:00Have you tried a YMCA? I know we have lots of &qu...Have you tried a YMCA? I know we have lots of "Family classes" at our YMCA.The.Baroness.Von.Korfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785486185254181483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-17386660337016723962011-11-19T16:46:08.675-05:002011-11-19T16:46:08.675-05:00What a shame. Yeah, definitely sounds like a diffe...What a shame. Yeah, definitely sounds like a different class is in order. Just what does she expect from a 3 year old for crying out loud?!?Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113818823824140462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-77341363482566373532011-11-19T16:14:12.362-05:002011-11-19T16:14:12.362-05:00We had a similar situation when my oldest daughter...We had a similar situation when my oldest daughter was that age. In that case, it was a summer class (only 2 months) and the teacher was clearly not really used to children that young. And her expectations were too high.<br /><br />Auditioning for 3-year-olds? Are they kidding?<br /><br />We let dance go for a couple of years. When she was 6, we moved to another area and found a studio that "gets" that at that age it's more about engaging the children and having fun. While they don't let the kiddos run wild, they know little ones need to wiggle. And have potty breaks. And sometimes miss Mommy. They do have class behind closed doors (with monitors outside so parents can sit and watch, I always know what my daughter is doing). The closed doors do help the kiddos focus. The monitors give parents peace of mind.<br /><br />She's now at an age where technique gets more focus, but her teacher still understands wiggles.<br /><br />One thing they do is give the kiddos stickers and coloring pages after class if they pay attention and listen. They reward them for being attentive rather than punish them for being distracted.<br /><br />Consider looking for a retired dancer who gives private lessons. Or a dance student who's looking to give private lessons if you can't find a studio.<br /><br />Or wait a bit. Rent some ballet dvds and let her dance along.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710205217819146347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-15500938743755685542011-11-19T16:12:05.758-05:002011-11-19T16:12:05.758-05:00Both of our daughters danced from the time they we...Both of our daughters danced from the time they were 3 or 4; there is no way that 3 year olds are not going to be "wiggly". <br /><br />The school where our girls danced also has a very good ballet company that stages full-length ballets, so ballet is serious business at the school...but the "Toddler" class is FUN! Now, the teachers don't tolerate children bothering each other, but I'm sure that Sadie didn't kick anyone. It sounds to me as if that particular teacher doesn't relate well to very little ones.<br /><br />I hope that you find a more child-friendly class, as ballet is such a wonderful discipline for children. I credit the many years spent in class, rehearsals and performances as helping make our girls the wonderful young women they are (no time to get into any trouble...too busy!) ;)<br /><br />Mariedixieaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923834034976250382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-11073405386540869522011-11-19T15:35:13.401-05:002011-11-19T15:35:13.401-05:00Some teachers just have a way of spoiling the fun....Some teachers just have a way of spoiling the fun. I had a piano teacher who nearly ruined my love of music. Luckily I also had wonderful choir directors who fed that love of music and let it grow. I didn't attempt to play another instrument for a long time due to the bad teacher experiences.<br /><br />Dance is supposed to be fun. Have you looked into a baby gymnastics program? I even had a ballroom instructor who was all for my bringing my small children to my private lessons so they could copy our movements and listen to the music and begin to learn the steps by watching mommy learn. I haven't been able to do that but it would have been very fun.<br /><br />I also have a few dance videos (mostly ballroom, one basic belly dance) that I pull out at home now and then. The Little Tiger loves to watch me try the moves and then the Little Tiger tries them too.<br /><br />Hubby and I dance sometimes too, when the space is cleared enough, and the Little Tiger loves to watch and dance along nearby.<br /><br />Locally there are various exercise and dance related mom and child classes. <br /><br />My older daughter loved both dance and martial arts. Some places have classes that begin at age 4. I always enjoyed the gracefulness of martial arts much the same way I enjoy ballroom dancing.<br /><br />I'm glad you took her out of that class. It sounds like it was a very bad fit.Ann Seetonhttp://hg2au.comnoreply@blogger.com